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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
2
A fragmented note surveys crop conditions in Europe and the Americas, asking if postwar factors and explosions affected harvests. It muses whether the 1860s conflict influenced later agricultural outcomes and compares rebellion to broader climatic pressure on yields.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss a potential peace with Germany and a German demand for the removal of the Russian rulers. It cites Kaiser terms, republican France and Bohemia stances, and likely German conditional terms to end the conflict. The text shows heavy transcription errors and unclear sources.
A period piece argues that the German imperial faction seeks conquest and cultural hegemony under divine right. It warns that as long as the ruling party remains in power Germany poses a continual threat to global peace.
The piece notes widespread effort to increase food stocks across communities despite poor weather. Spring wheat will supplement a below average winter crop and vegetable demand will reduce grain exports to support allies and troops on the firing line.
Readers report a German uprising rumor amid war weariness and food shortages as Kaiser loyalty collapses outside Prussia. The Davenport Tribune notes advertising rate hikes tied to纸 printing costs and urges Davenport merchants to buy ads to support local publishing.
Wenatchee Valley reports steady log deliveries to a major lumber firm. Two to three train loads of eight or ten cars arrive daily, with more equipment expected to join soon, signaling a ready log supply to keep the mill running round the clock. the claim highlights a standout logger named Quigley.
The text presents a garbled protest likely from a workers movement warning about wage inequities and the influence of the IWW and anarchists. It cites pay per day, hours, and calls for solidarity while opposing exploitation and urging subscribers to embrace socialist doctrine. Individual names and precise dates are unreadable.
The piece salutes Allied stamina after major surgery on scepters and mocks Germanys claims. It cites Haig paralleling Grant, praises American perseverance, and hints at economic woes tied to currency issues as war drags on. References include Molke and the Stars and Stripes.
Note mentions land offered at reasonable price with cast items included. No clear location or dates identifiable. summarizes the fragmentary reference to property sale and included goods.
The city of Leavenworth proposes to lay a two hundred foot lime sporedesial pipe, using 2 14 and wood pope. Bids must be received by the city clerk after May 175, 1917, by eight oclock P M. The project details and filing deadlines are set for May 22, 1917.
Pastor F P L Moore invites attendance at services at 10 45 with Sunday school at 945 and evening preaching by Rev Haase. The Ororille Gazette notes wartime talk on submarine menace and mobilization. F W Tiedt found a spad in a bank, owner to claim by proof and payment per notice in World Wilson Creek.
The pressure to block Roosevelt's plan failed and he is set to go as a Brigadier General in the regular army. Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co. will repair the steamship Congress for 800000 dollars.
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